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Bicycle repair kit Leiva “(Glue) Red Sun” — risk: chemical
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0840/15
Summary
null The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane, benzene and toluene above the permitted levels (measured values: benzene 16%; 1,2 dichloroethane 31% and toluene 8%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
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Product
Bicycle repair kit — Leiva
- Brand
- Leiva
- Name / model
- (Glue) Red Sun · Unknown
- Batch number(s)
- 8431487156751
- Category
- Chemical products
- Bicycle repair kit consisting of two tubes of glue, various tools and patches to repair the wheel. Sold in a plastic blister package.
What is the risk?
- null The glue contains 1,2 dichloroethane, benzene and toluene above the permitted levels (measured values: benzene 16%; 1,2 dichloroethane 31% and toluene 8%). Benzene and 1,2 dichloroethane are carcinogenic and toxic if inhaled or if they get in contact with the skin.The product does not comply with the REACH Regulation.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 20/02/2015
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